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@specialeffect.org.uk
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The UK-based charity that's levelling the playing field for gamers with physical disabilities around the world. Linktree: linktr.ee/specialeffectteam Website: www.specialeffect.org.uk/contact Discord: discord.com/invite/69dQEmkxX2

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Paige Harvey @paigehharvey.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Fellow game devs who play #FFXIV... drop me a reply? No charity (@specialeffect.org.uk) reason whatsoever...
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 17/09/2026
🚨 TODAY IS YOUR VERY LAST CHANCE! 🚨 The Access Granted sale on Steam ends today, so if you’ve been thinking about checking it out, now’s the time! Head over to the sale and make the most of it while you still can 🎮💙 #AccessGranted #SpecialEffect #steam
Access Granted sale graphic with illustrations of physically disabled gamers using accessible gaming equipment. A handwritten sign says, “The Access Granted Sale on Steam ends today!”
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 17/09/2026
We're live now for a surprise morning stream, checking out No Man's Sky and the last few hours of the One Special Day sale on Steam! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...
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Tim Curry Says SPACE!
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RASA Studios @rasastudios.net · 16/09/2026
We're back! 🎉 Gameshow Showdown is back as part of @cubedcon.com 2026, all in aid of @specialeffect.org.uk! See you on Sunday 4th October at 6pm BST 📆
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Humble @humblebundle.com · 17/09/2026
Take aim with The Best of Humble Bundle: Sniper Elite: Classics Collection and games like: - Sniper Elite 5 - Sniper Elite 4 Deluxe - Sniper Elite 3 + Season Pass - and more! Supports @specialeffect.org.uk | bit.ly/4diE4eU
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 15/09/2026
🚗 Open Drive is officially LIVE on Apple App Store! 🎉 Put yourself in the driver’s seat and experience fast paced, feel good driving action, designed for people with a wide range of physical abilities. Open Drive is also available on Google Play and you can play it on PC via eyegazegames.com.
SpecialEffect Open Drive logo with text announcing the game is now free on iPadOS and iOS, with an App Store download badge.
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digiphile @digiphile.co · 14/09/2026
You know what would go great with your cool new Steam Frame? The VR Games Showcase: The New Essentials! This includes: Into the Radius 2 Arizona Sunshine 2 Bootstrap Island CONVRGENCE UNDERDOGS UnLoop EXD - Extra Dimensional Supports @specialeffect.org.uk Optional $5 All-for-charity tier
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VR Games Showcase: The New Essentials
Virtual Reality PC video game collection Steam bundle with Gamertag VR
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 14/09/2026
Gaming is for everyone and we’re very excited that the #OneSpecialDay sale on Steam features games for all ages! Pick up PAW Patrol Rescue Wheels, Gabby’s Dollshouse and Peppa Pig World of Adventures today to support SpecialEffect.🧡🎮 store.steampowered.com/news/group/4...
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One Special Day - 🎮 Access Granted Sale – One Special Day 2026🎮 - Steam News
Join us for the Access Granted sale on Steam between 10-17 September as part of One Special Day 2026, where we not only offer fantastic games at great discounts but also support the incredible work of...
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 09/09/2026
Tomorrow, your access to amazing games at excellent prices for charity will be…𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅. Stay tuned…
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Aaron Greenberg @aarongreenberg.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A great meeting today with @specialeffect.org.uk team & Trevor from Playground Games. The work they do is so critical for industry. When everyone games, we all win! 🙏🏻💚
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Paige Harvey @paigehharvey.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
ALSO NOW CALLING ALL VIRTUAL PHOTOGRAPHERS! That's right, if you make virtual art and want to take part in a charity art challenge this December reply below!
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Paige Harvey @paigehharvey.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Calling all ARTISTS, streamers and videomakers! Do you want to celebrate accessibility, inclusivity and @specialeffect.org.uk this December with a special themed art challenge?! Drop your social links below and I'll send you the details!
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Niceygy @niceygy.net · 24/07/2026
New blog post! "10K Up & Away!" (it's the yearly @specialeffect.org.uk post!!) > niceygy.net/posts/2026/1... #EliteDangerous
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10K: Up & Away!
Have Fun & Eat Cake
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'Weird' Lewis Walker @weirdftw.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Tomorrow, 6:30pm BST: 🏁 Sonic Racing CrossWorlds 🏁 @laura-petal.bsky.social, @argick.bsky.social and I join @paigehharvey.bsky.social as part of 10K Your Way 2026! Gotta go fast n' raise money for @specialeffect.org.uk!
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 23/07/2026
In October 2025, we took two of our young BubbleBuster's to @edinburghzoo.bsky.social via the incredible AV1 robot! Come with us as we look back on our day trip filled with penguins, giraffes and cheeky monkeys! www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHiT...
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SpecialEffect | Our day out with accessible robots at @TheEdinburghZoo!
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 23/07/2026
We're live now with @stumbleguys.bsky.social as an awesome new Axel skin benefitting SpecialEffect has been released! Come and see SpecialEffect Paige and Liam be terrible at games! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...
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Carina Nilsen Marketing🩵 @missnilsen.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
I am doing a 12H Charity Stream for @specialeffect.org.uk, I'll play up to 7 games (schedule to follow), host giveaways for keys (such as @denshattack.bsky.social ), have milestone activities, jelly-bean roulette, costumes & so much more! 🤩 💛https://buff.ly/AJFU44j 📺https://buff.ly/fhOQwOP
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 21/07/2026
It was @pocketlocket20.bsky.social with the wrench in the library! We're live now, playing Clue with the Ambassador and Friends Stream Team, head on over: www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...
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Rare Ltd. @rare.co.uk · 21/07/2026
Now that the World Cup is over, we can finally announce this year's true major ball-punting event: One Big Game is back! After a year off, the @rare.co.uk-organised 24-hour games industry footy marathon returns August 13th-14th to raise more dosh for @specialeffect.org.uk. Details soon!
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psykit @psykit.tv · 19/07/2026
Schedge! 🚀Haulin' and Yappin' in Elite 🎙️Yappin' about Elite in Lave Radio 🏴‍☠️ Murderin' and Yappin' in Assassin's Creed 🤖 REPO with our pals at @specialeffect.org.uk (Probably also Yappin')
A streaming schedule for the week of July 20 to July 26 against a starry, purple-to-pink gradient background. 

The schedule lists the following daily events:
- Monday: 13:00 Elite Dangerous
- Tuesday: 13:00 Assassins Creed Black Flag Resynced, 20:30 Lave Radio
- Wednesday: 13:00 Elite Dangerous
- Thursday: 13:00 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, 18:30 R.E.P.O. w/Special Effect
- Friday: 13:00 Elite Dangerous
- Saturday: No Streams
- Sunday: No Streams, 20:00 BotC (info in discord)

Small game cover thumbnails accompany each listed stream. Social media handles for "psykit" on various platforms (Bluesky, YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, and Instagram) are listed along the bottom edge.
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 16/07/2026
The day is finally here, we're starting #HiFiRush on stream in celebration of #DisabilityPrideMonth! Come hang out with Community Manager Paige as she gushes about disabled representation, cool music and great video games! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...
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Nostalgia Nerd @nostalgianerd.com · 14/07/2026
Thank you so much to everyone who donated to @specialeffect.org.uk @specialeffect to help with their amazing work! We managed to get across the line before the end of race car swept us up 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🚗 @thisismarta.bsky.social @myunie
Nerd and Marta at the end of the London10k, with medals and sunburn
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Cubed! - The In-Game Minecraft Convention @cubedcon.com · 14/07/2026
The biggest in-game Minecraft convention is BACK for 2026! 🎉 Explore booths, meet special guests, attend panels, and help us fundraise for @specialeffect.org.uk at our biggest event yet. 🎉 #Cubed2026 📅 2-4 October 2026 🎫 cubd.gg/fL43ia
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 13/07/2026
We're super excited to be joining the #PNGtuber ranks!! Reveal today on stream at 3PM BST! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...
"An image of a creature blacked out in silhouette with a neon background behind it. Text reads PNGTUBER reveal, Monday 13th July 3pm BST."
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 09/07/2026
We're live now for our first of TEN livestreams this month, celebrating 10K Your Way and Disability Pride Month! Head on over, and tell your friends! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...
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Playstack Games @playstack.com · 07/07/2026
Team Playstack is back! 🏃 This Sunday, July 12th, members of our team will be lacing up and taking to the streets of London to raise money for @specialeffect.org.uk. You can donate here or share our page to support!: www.justgiving.com/team/-playst...
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 08/07/2026
Our streams and community have a new mascot, thanks to @isilmecnd.bsky.social! Meet Cessy, the plush accessasaurus!
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'Weird' Lewis Walker @weirdftw.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
❗ TONIGHT, 6:30pm BST on Twitch.tv/WeirdFTW ❗ Bonus WeirdRounds 🪄 Epic Spell Wars: Annihilageddon Versus @divvot.bsky.social, @crystlestar.bsky.social and @paigehharvey.bsky.social! Deck-building with mighty creatures, spells, treasures and wizards in a brutal arena free-for-all - SEEYA THERE!
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 01/07/2026
Happy Disability Pride Month! 🌈 At SpecialEffect, we're proud to support people with physical disabilities to play video games to the best of their abilities. This month, we're celebrating the disabled community and championing accessibility, inclusion and equal opportunities for all.
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 25/06/2026
It's far too warm to go outside, so we're going live early with some Donut County for our series, Paige Plays! Head on over! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 23/06/2026
Our streams offer: - pet appearances every stream - subpar gameplay but lots of hilarity - information on accessible gaming - updates on the work that SpecialEffect does - maybe a #PNGtuber soon? Follow to help us hit the goal! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...
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Jingle Jam @jinglejam.co.uk · 11/06/2026
SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk finds ways for physically disabled gamers in the UK to play to the very best of their abilities. You’ll help them access gaming through the innovative use of assistive technology.
Jingle Jam 2026 charity partner graphic. Left features smiling girl with assistive gaming technology and Jingle Jam 2026 logo. Right features Special Effect 'The gamers' charity' logo.
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 09/06/2026
We've finished our first Paige Plays livestream game, Resident Evil Village, so it's time to pick our second game which we'll start this week! Like for Donut County 🍩 Comment for HiFi Rush 🎸 Repost for Sonic Forces 🦔
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 11/06/2026
From this photo we're not sure if SpecialEffect Maia wants people to stream in support of SpecialEffect... or wants to eat our streaming supporters. We'll try and find out more 🙃
A small black dog on a brown armchair with a "stream for specialeffect" leaflet in her mouth.
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 09/06/2026
We've finished our first Paige Plays livestream game, Resident Evil Village, so it's time to pick our second game which we'll start this week! Like for Donut County 🍩 Comment for HiFi Rush 🎸 Repost for Sonic Forces 🦔
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 06/06/2026
“The robot is an extension of you. You’re gazing through (its) eyes into the classroom. It gives you a turn to speak… articulating yourself through the robot’s face.” Hear more about how Max used his BubbleBuster robot to achieve exam success:
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SpecialEffect | Keeping Max in touch with education and friends
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 05/06/2026
Put the pedal to the metal in comfort and accessible style with our latest GameAccess post on the newly released #ForzaHorizon6! gameaccess.info/forza-horizo...
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GameAccess by SpecialEffect | Forza Horizon 6 | Motor Accessibility
SpecialEffect's Video Game Accessibility Resources
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 04/06/2026
Wearing only the finest @thestupendium.bsky.social gear, we're live for our Thursday #PaigePlays livestream! Head on over: www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 01/06/2026
Happy Pride Month! To all of our incredible supporters, team members, service users and friends, we hope you all have a safe, supported, and celebratory #PrideMonth 💙 🧡
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 22/05/2026
“He’s loving it!” Joseph loves gaming, but his cerebral palsy affects his hands and fine finger movements. The small size of regular gamepads make them too difficult for him to hold and use. Find out more about his custom accessible setup here: www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/hes-lov...
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 26/05/2026
Hej, Malmö, thank you for having us! We’re so excited to be at @nordicgame.com 2026 this week, where we’ll be holding a talk on making mobile games more inclusive for physically disabled players! #NG26 Find out more here: nordicgame.com/session/spec...
Three men smile standing on a red carpet in front of a large banner that says "nordic game", holding a blue "SpecialEffect" flag.
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 22/05/2026
“He’s loving it!” Joseph loves gaming, but his cerebral palsy affects his hands and fine finger movements. The small size of regular gamepads make them too difficult for him to hold and use. Find out more about his custom accessible setup here: www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/hes-lov...
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 21/05/2026
Happy #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay! For years, Rodney found access to video games challenging due to the restricted movement in his left hand. Then he heard about SpecialEffect, and we were able to open up a whole new world of inclusion and independence. www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/six-pie...
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 21/05/2026
Head over to our Twitch stream, live now, to meet the newest SpecialEffect pet... wee Maia! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...
A small black dog licks the face of a smiling person, with a bottle of Irn Bru in front of them.
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 21/05/2026
Happy #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay! For years, Rodney found access to video games challenging due to the restricted movement in his left hand. Then he heard about SpecialEffect, and we were able to open up a whole new world of inclusion and independence. www.specialeffect.org.uk/news/six-pie...
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 21/05/2026
We’re live celebrating #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay, so join SpecialEffect Paige and Nomi talking about SpecialEffect’s work around the world and our trip to Osaka, Japan! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 12/05/2026
Don’t miss Jacob and Michael from our Service Delivery Team as they present a web seminar exploring motor accessibility in games and why inclusive settings matter when supporting players with disabilities on Tuesday, May 19th! Get your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/integratin...
A neon themed image promoting Ukie's month of insight into games, with a talk titled Intergrating Motor Accessibility into your Game.
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 12/05/2026
Don’t miss Jacob and Michael from our Service Delivery Team as they present a web seminar exploring motor accessibility in games and why inclusive settings matter when supporting players with disabilities on Tuesday, May 19th! Get your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/integratin...
A neon themed image promoting Ukie's month of insight into games, with a talk titled Intergrating Motor Accessibility into your Game.
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SpecialEffect @specialeffect.org.uk · 09/05/2026
Curious how we access the Nintendo Switch consoles to create accessible set ups for the physically disabled people we support? Check out our YouTube video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogcJ...
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How We Access Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Consoles
For more information on the equipment mentioned in this video please use the links below: https://gameaccess.info/how-we-access-nintendo-switch-1-2-consoles-video/ At SpecialEffect, we use a range…
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GameBlast @gameblastse.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
It’s time to take down Mother Miranda and head into the Resident Evil: Village DLC, Shadows of Rose! Tune in to vote on the next Paige Plays game! www.twitch.tv/specialeffec...
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